Can the father of my child bound me to the state of illinois until our son turns 18?

He can -- but there are ways you can (probably) get around it. I have lots of advice -- too much, in fact, to go into online. Feel free to call...

Divorced 8/12 ex has not met $ obligations for minor child since 2/10. filed motion for that and other issues. can i ammend this

You've got a lot going on, here. I'd like to offer something more insightful, but I think Judy and Gary hit the mark. The only thing I'd add is...

Been separated over 2 years. But still married legally. I need to know if I can some how legally separate myself from my wife,

I'm lost: you've been separated for the past two years, you WANT to be "legally separated" from her . . . but you say you won't be getting...

Hi is there any lawyers on here or anywhere to represent me in court i am low income mother

I offer services pro bono and on a sliding scale for qualifying low-income individuals . . . but NOT for work related to responding to and...

When would you recommend mediation or litigation over a collaborative divorce?

Collaborative law hasn't really taken off in IL the way it has in other states (like CA and CO). The main reasons for that are 1) when the...

A year ago I agreed to dual custody every other week Friday-Sunday, the dad has missed 90% of visits, how do I get full custody?

There's no such thing as "dual custody." Hire a lawyer to modify the visitation schedule and reduce it to one weekend a month or whatever will...

Question on where to file child support and visitation orders? Moved months ago ...

You complain that your former husband is "difficult and controlling," and yet it was YOU who employed deception to remove the child from her home...

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How can I make sure my ex is paying the full net 20% of his bonus money required towards child support by the court?

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I'm in the military and just received and orders overseas. My child' father is refusing to sign the DS 3053 because I filed CS?

Assuming the father's name is on the birth certificate, you'll need his notarized signatures on the State Department form (remember to have him use...

Legally,how should a legal summons be given to you?

The summons is good and you need to pay attention to it. The fact that they're looking for income from a job from two years ago only means that...